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Keene, Saranac Lake land drinking water grants

SARANAC LAKE — The village of Saranac Lake and town of Keene have received millions of dollars in state grants for drinking water projects upgrading the systems which bring tap water to their residents’ homes. These grants were announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. - Keene - The ...

Hearing on Harrietstown budget coming Thursday

SARANAC LAKE — Harrietstown Town Council members have proposed a nearly $6.9 million preliminary budget for 2025 and will hold a public hearing on the spending and taxing plan at its board meeting on Thursday. As it stands, the preliminary budget is well below the state-imposed tax cap, ...

Early vote turnout strong across the Tri-Lakes

LAKE PLACID — Elections officials are reporting a “very strong” early voter turnout so far this cycle in Essex and Franklin counties. Between the start of early voting last Saturday and the end of poll hours on Wednesday, 2,637 early in-person ballots have been cast in Essex County, ...

Village approves police move to Saranac Lake armory

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake village board has approved its police station to move from the current Main Street headquarters to the former Army National Guard armory on state Route 3 for an indefinite length of time. After a unanimous vote on Monday, village Manager Bachana Tsiklauri ...